Practical insight from authors who assisted the European Commission in the drafting and reviewing of the new Regulation

Provides practical guidance to the new general block exemption regulation (Regulation 330/2010) and the Vertical Guidelines essential for all practitioners active in the drafting or reviewing of vertical agreements

Vertical Agreements in EU Competition Law

Second Edition

Frank Wijckmans and Filip Tuytschaever

Description

This book gives comprehensive coverage of EU distribution law and the law relating to vertical agreements. Now in its second edition, it is the only book to provide a detailed and practice oriented analysis of the entire scope of vertical agreements under the new legislative framework. Written by two authors who assisted the Commission in its drafting and reviewing of the Regulation, the book gives invaluable practical commentary on the new general block exemption (Regulation 330/2010), the new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption regulation (Regulation 461/2010), and the accompanying new Vertical Guidelines, as well as on agreements which are not covered by a block exemption.

The authors consider issues directly relevant in the commercial world, answering questions such as: Under what conditions may a supplier impose territorial restrictions on his dealer network?: Is it possible to impose maximum retail prices?: Are customer restrictions permissible in a selective distribution system?: Can a supplier assume an exclusive supply obligation?: Is an exclusive supply-back obligation included in a subcontracting arrangement enforceable?

The authors draw on their experience in this area of competition law to address the more complex issues relating to vertical restraints. They offer practical solutions to commercial problems and provide an indispensable tool for all practitioners in this field.

Vertical Agreements in EU Competition Law

Frank Wijckmans and Filip Tuytschaever

Author Information

Frank Wijickmans is Partner at Contrast European and Business Law. Prior to this he was a Founding Partner at Vanderelst Wijkmans Everaert Witters & Vennoten. He is a member of the Brussels bar.

Filip Tuytschaever is Partner at Contrast European and Business Law and Professor of Law at the University of Brussels. Prior to this he was a Partner at Vanderelst Wijkmans Everaert Witters & Vennoten. He is a member of the Brussels bar.